Cotton Throws
Handwoven from premium natural cotton, these throws offer a light, breathable layer with enduring versatility. Soft yet durable, they provide everyday comfort wherever you call home.
Why Cotton?
Cotton is a natural plant fiber known for comfort, breathability, and durability. In a throw, those qualities create an easy layer for daily use, light enough for warm weather and substantial enough for a cool evening indoors or outside.
At Nantucket Looms, cotton is chosen for its familiar hand, relaxed texture, and ability to soften with use. It is the throw to keep close by: on the sofa after a swim, across a porch chair at dusk, folded at the foot of a guest bed, or packed for a picnic by the water.
How Each Cotton Throw is Made
Each cotton throw is crafted in our second-floor weaving studio above the Main Street shop on Nantucket. Our weavers begin with cotton flake yarn sourced from North Carolina, then select colors and determine the pattern, structure, and finished feel of the piece.
The loom is dressed by hand before weaving begins. Threads are wound, guided, tied, and set into place with care. As the shuttle moves across the loom, the cotton takes on texture and dimension. Once the throw reaches its full length, it is cut from the loom, finished with hand-knotted tassels, and completed with a Nantucket Looms label sewn by hand.
Choosing A Cotton Throw
For Everyday Rooms
Everyday living calls for pieces that are both beautiful and useful. Our neutral cotton throws, in shades of oatmeal, ivory, and soft gray, add warmth and texture to living rooms, guest rooms, and bedrooms—bringing comfort to the spaces you use every day.
For Coastal Interiors
Inspired by the colors and patterns of the coast, our blue-hued and striped cotton throws bring an effortless sense of Nantucket to your home. Drape one over a porch chair, layer it across a beach house sofa, or fold it at the foot of a bed to create inviting spaces for family and summer guests.
For Seasonal Colors
Cotton throws in cheerful shades of yellow, green, red, and other vibrant hues make it easy to refresh your home with the changing seasons.
Cotton Throw Details
- Material: 100% USA cotton
- Yarn: Cotton flake yarn sourced from North Carolina
- Size: 4' W x 7' L
- Made: Handwoven in the Nantucket Looms Main Street studio
- Fiber Path: Sourced from North Carolina (USA) → Woven on Nantucket
- Finish: Hand-knotted tassels and hand-sewn Nantucket Looms label
- Feel: Soft, breathable, plush, and practical
- Care: Dry clean suggested, home washing possible with care
- Home Washing: Hand wash cold with mild detergent or use a gentle cycle, then tumble dry low
- Wear Note: Repeated washing may slightly change the feel of the throw, giving it a more lived-in character
- Shipping: Free ground shipping on eligible orders over $250 within the continental U.S.
- Returns: Eligible items may be returned within 30 days of receipt, according to Nantucket Looms' return policy.
Caring for a Cotton Throw
Cotton is made for everyday use, and Nantucket Looms cotton throws are designed to become part of daily living. Dry cleaning is suggested to help preserve the original texture and color, especially for a more polished finish.
To care for your cotton throw, machine-wash in cold water with a mild detergent on a gentle cycle, or hand-wash if preferred. Tumble dry on low heat. The hand-tied fringe may become lightly tangled during washing but can be gently separated with your fingers. With time and repeated laundering, the cotton will soften and develop the relaxed character that makes it even more enjoyable to live with.
For Home, Porch, Beach, and Guest Rooms
A handwoven cotton throw is the layer that moves through the house. It belongs on the sofa during a slow morning, across a porch chair after dinner, at the foot of a guest bed, or close by for a beach picnic and an evening breeze.
Because cotton is breathable, durable, and familiar to the touch, it suits homes where beauty and use belong together. It is a thoughtful gift for housewarmings or host weekends, and for anyone who wants a handwoven piece they can reach for often.
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Cotton Throws
Where are Nantucket Looms cotton throws made?
Each cotton throw is handwoven in the Nantucket Looms weaving studio above the Main Street shop on Nantucket.
What are Nantucket Looms cotton throws made from?
Most cotton throws are made from 100% USA cotton using cotton flake yarn sourced from North Carolina. Check each product page for exact fiber content.
What size are the cotton throws?
Nantucket Looms cotton throws are typically 4' wide by 7' long, a generous size for a sofa, chair, porch bench, guest bed, or beach house.
Can I wash a cotton throw at home?
Yes. Dry cleaning is suggested, but cotton throws can be washed at home with care. Use cold water, mild detergent, and a gentle cycle or hand-wash approach, then tumble dry low.
Will washing change the feel of the throw?
It may. Nantucket Looms notes that several washes can slightly change the overall feel of a cotton throw, giving it a more lived-in character.
Are cotton throws good for warm weather?
Yes. Cotton is breathable and comfortable, making it well suited to warm climates, summer homes, guest rooms, porch seating, and seasonal layering.
Are cotton throws good for outdoor use?
Cotton throws are useful for porches, picnics, beach days, and cool evenings outside. Bring them indoors after use and clean according to care instructions.
How does cotton feel compared with cashmere or mohair?
Cotton has a familiar, breathable hand and a relaxed texture. Cashmere has a smoother drape, while mohair has a loftier pile. Cotton is the easy everyday layer among the three.
Are cotton throws good gifts?
Yes. A handwoven cotton throw is a thoughtful gift for housewarmings, host weekends, birthdays, summer homes, and guest rooms because it is beautiful, useful, and easy to live with.
Can I request a custom handwoven cotton throw?
Yes. Nantucket Looms accepts custom handwoven inquiries through the weaving department for color and design options.
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